The brand-new JetBlue Park was designed to look like a miniature Fenway Park.

They've packed their bags, they've left Space Coast Stadium for another year and the team charter is gassed up and ready to head north later tonight. First, though, the Nationals must play one more exhibition game in the state of Florida: today's Grapefruit League finale against the Red Sox.

Jordan Zimmermann gets his last spring tune-up, coming on the heels of a fabulous performance Wednesday against the Mets. Nice challenge for the young right-hander, going up against a Boston 1-5 of Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia, Adrian Gonzalez, Kevin Youkilis and David Ortiz.

Several Nationals regulars have the day off, but there's an interesting twist with Chad Tracy starting in left field. Davey Johnson asked the veteran corner infielder a couple days ago how he would feel about playing the outfield, and Tracy said he was comfortable with it. Perhaps further evidence Tracy could wind up making the squad, especially if Rick Ankiel lands on the DL.

As you know, I'm back in D.C. spending a little QT with the family, so no live updates today. But I'll be at Nationals Park tomorrow for the exhibition finale against these same Red Sox, and then it's off to Chicago for Opening Day…

Folks, my sincere apologies for the disappearing comments and 503 Errors. It appears that many comments are suddenly being thrown into the spam folder (and thus disappearing from public view). I went into the folder and accepted all those comments and labeled them as "Not Spam," so hopefully Google will recognize them now.I'm planning to talk to some of my tech people at CSN today about all these problems. Hopefully they can help solve them. Thanks to everyone for your patience and understanding.

I also know someone who has extra tickets for tomorrow. I'll be going, and giving her a lift (SS/Bethesda area, which is a haul for me). If you need a ticket, let me know and we can meet at the gate. She wants to be there when the gates open so we'll aim for that. I have no idea what the best route is, but hopefully my GPS has good suggestions that don't involve the Beltway.

Can't believe Johnson hasn't already seen, at least, Tracy shagging fly balls in ST. I don't think this is a bona fide experiment. More on the order of, "my decisions are pretty much made, just don't want any important people to get hurt, so, how am I going to make today's game more interesting?" Couple of flyballs into the corner could be very interesting.

Some of the anon posts are worthwhile, and some people have difficulty NOT posting as anon. I know when I'm where the wifi is chancy and it won't log me on to Google, it's an extra step to put my in the name/url box, and then sometimes I lose the connection. So I can see why people post as anon, I just appreciate it when they sign their name.

Bernadina may still be on the bubble. Davey may be batting him leadoff today in part to maximize his ABs and get the best possible look at him, especially after him having missed several days to go to his father's funeral.

I thought of another option for getting around the MLB.tv blackout of games–a slingbox, which is advertised endlessly on Mr. Tony's show. So I'll try that and see if I can watch games on my "devices" as they promise. They still have not sent the update to MLB-atbat for seeing games, that is promised for April 4. Cutting it pretty close, I would say.

It's so easy for trolls to use handles, and some people post anonymously for good reasons, as NatsJack (or was it SteveM?) rather cryptically pointed out some weeks ago. Actual spam, in fact, will typically have a handle for just that reason.

"Nationals officially bring Michaels back into fold on minor league deal"This makes me smile. I mean, if you can't be in the majors, why wouldn't you want to be in AAA-Syracuse? It's practically an ML team, and will have plenty of publicity. I'm looking forward to the games on MiLB.tv.

My mistake Sunderland et al …It was late last night and as a kind of Pirates follower (before the Nats arrived) I still follow the blogs … I reference the below blog entry by an embittered Pirates fan. And the more knowledgable blogs were alarmed watching while it happened!!!I meant to say Jim Tracy pushed Gorzelanny to throw over 100 pitches multiple times in succession during 2007. He had never done that before. Gorzo was the only bright spot for the Pirates that year. That "tool" almost ruined Gorzelanny's arm. I have absolutely no respect for Jim Tracy. I’m certain that by many calculations Tom Gorzelanny was one of the most overused and abused pitchers in the last 20 years last year. Jim Tracy rode his arm into the ground. I hope he takes some time off and comes back with no injuies because he had multiple starts last year well over 115 pitches in succession. Jim Tracy is a Dusty Baker clone without the toothpick.

I meant to say Jim Tracy pushed Gorzelanny to throw over 100 pitches multiple times in succession during 2007. I meant to say Jim Tracy pushed Gorzelanny to throw way over 100 pitches multiple times in succession during 2007.

Seems like it wouldn't be opening day if it wasn't a bit chilly. I froze at a couple of our home openers. Alas – I won't be going this year (tear,sob). I think clouds are actually fine – no losing balls in the sun. I hope the batter's eye is HUGE.

It's so easy for trolls to use handles, and some people post anonymously for good reasons, as NatsJack (or was it SteveM?) rather cryptically pointed out some weeks ago. Actual spam, in fact, will typically have a handle for just that reason.Sec 3 many of your comments make my eyes blur and they often come in rapid succession … then there's the "removed by author" posts … I guess you can't type.One man's 'erudite posts' could be someone else's spam or inane lunacy … not to mention dull and boring …

And that one man would be Periculum, of course.Case in point … and some people post anonymously for good reasons,I'm like Bryce Harper … I'm surprised I didn't get blamed for the Tulo/Ubaldo brawl … All of these whining Pots calling all the Kettles black. Lots of stones flying into those glass houses …~peric

Thanks, Sofa and 1a and unkyd. I deleted the phone number. Can't figure out how to edit my profile, so — if anyone is looking for free seats for the Sox at Nats tomorrow, contact me at JaneBeard@InVisibleLight.com.Tickets can be picked up in SS area…

Jane, click on your own name in a post here to open the profile. Click on the Edit Profile box in the upper right, and put an email address [preferably one you don't mind getting spam because you're going to delete it in two days] into one of the text box fields–doesn't matter which one. It will then show when someone views your profile, which is a little less public than posting your phone or email address (which the spam spiders WILL collect here) on the blog itself.

NaterialGuy said… Anybody know when and where the Nat's plane arrives?I don't think they have "a" plane; probably many of them on the same commercial flights out of Ft. Myers, or maybe Sarasota if there are no nonstops from Ft. Myers to DC. Anybody not at today's game probably comes up straight from Viera, or Orlando. Just guessing.

After seeing the Shark leave like that, it looks like both teams are anxious to swing at anything, finish and leave town ASAP. This may be one of those very few ST games where Gameday's pointless game of walk=4 pitches, K=3 pitches, ball in play=1 pitch may not be very far off.Can't say I blame them. Nobody wants to get hurt in ST, but especially not when Opening Day is so close they can taste it.

DWS, no biggie. Can't understand why MLB is so inept in ST especially since so many of us pay a lot of money for the full service package.On top of that, listening to the Cardinals several times this year as the only radio feed is tough. Mike Shannon may be a favorite in St. Louis like their gooey pizza, but I like guys that sound sober and 1/2 way intelligent on my broadcast.

Over the weekend I saw that the Atlanta Braves GM Frank Wren was saying that Livan Hernandez was going to be a reliever.I'm not an expert on warm-up routines of guys like Livan and Wang but I specifically remember more than 1 person on here commenting that neither would make it in the bullpen due to their long warm-up routines.Clearly the Braves don't seem concerned about Livan and it will be interesting if Wren botched it. On the other hand, is there some wrong intel on here?Thoughts?

Livo has a long warmup routine, that is for sure. However, he might be useful as a spot starter or long-reliever after a rain delay, mopup guy, or if a short-reliever came in for an innning while he warmed up.

NatsLady, I think Livo is now on his last chance and if he can't adapt to the bullpen's routine, then he will be out of MLB baseball.When he gets the call in the bullpen as a starter is struggling, he has to get ready quickly. He won't be afforded a 15+ minute warmup.Its ultimately the Braves problem now but certainly surprised me when I read about it.

Clearly the Braves don't seem concerned about Livan and it will be interesting if Wren botched it. On the other hand, is there some wrong intel on here?Probably the only way Livo could work in the bullpen is as a long man. But in Gorzelanny, Lannan, Wang, Stammen and Detwiler the Nats already have more than enough potential long men. Hence, Livo was superfluous.

Clearly the Braves don't seem concerned about Livan and it will be interesting if Wren botched it. On the other hand, is there some wrong intel on here?No — it's simple. Start warming Livo up around the 3rd or 4th inning. Then when you need him by the 7th or 8th inning, he'll be ready.See? Simple!

Actually there is another way Livo could work in the bullpen. He could just go out there every night around the third inning and start throwing, and continue throwing for the rest of the game. If he's needed, they bring him in. Otherwise, no big deal. Repeat tomorrow.

'Matt Cain just signed a $110 million 5 year extension. That sets a new bar for pitchers and when Stras and JZim are ready for extensions, the price just moved up. This is getting nuts.' More immediately; this just made Cole Hammels that much less affordable for the Phillies.

Feel Wood, while I don't disagree with Livo being superfluous, a few on here never considered him a viable option because of his long warm-up. That's the point Steve brought up. Nothing about too many arms.

I think MLB contracts are going into the Twilight Zone. Granted Cain is a good pitcher but where does the insanity end. Werth was outrageous but he plays everyday. $10 and $20 bleacher tickets say bye bye.

Not a bad outing for JZim against a tough line-up. Also – since it's spring training it depends on how he actually looked, what he was working on, and how much they really wanted him to get after it today. They might have wanted him to get his work in but not bust a gut. Now – it we could just hit….

NatsLady, Fangraphs intel + spelling is way off. Delgado most likely will be the Braves 5th starter until Hudson is ready to return and Teheran was just not good. If they wanted to send Delgado down they could keep an extra reliever and have Livo as their 5th starter.Houston didn't want Livan because he just wasn't one of their best 5 starters.

Man . . . Lidge just posted yet aother scoreless inning. With Lidge possibly recovered and a young MPHRod seemingly matured enough to get control of his location . . . adding to Clip and Store — wow, what a bullpen!